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On show on the Garmin Stand, G026, at The 2007 Southampton Boat Show

Following on from the success of the GMR 18, launched ten months ago, Garmin has added a new radar, the GMR 24, to its marine electronics product range.  The new 24” unit features 4kW of transmit power, dual rotation speed for faster near-target updates, plug-and-play reliability on the Garmin Marine Network*, and a size that will fit neatly on mid-large sized boats.

The GMR 24 features a 3.6-degree horizontal and 25-degree vertical beamwidth, which allow for accurate target acquisition and separation.  The GMR 24 has a maximum effective range of 48 nautical miles, and a minimum range of 20 metres.  For navigating in tight quarters, skippers can switch the GMR 24’s rotation speed from 24 RPM to 30 RPM for rapid target updates.

Like other Garmin radar (and unlike most competitors), the GMR 24 processes signals within the radome via a digital signal processor to reduce noise and improve sensitivity. This is dynamically presented on a Garmin Marine Network compatible chartplotter/multifunction display (MFD).  Digital processing allows for more precise recognition, enhancement, and filtering of radar echoes, making the finished display easier to read and interpret.

The unit supports all of the following features when paired with the appropriate Garmin MFD:

- MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) collision avoidance capability, which allows boaters to track the course, speed and predicted closest approach (by both time and distance) of multiple targets.  This requires an optional heading sensor
- Chart overlay capability, allowing boaters to reconcile radar signatures with known objects on the chartplotter
- Split the screen between standard radar presentations and radar overlay

Ideal for boats of 32ft upwards, the GMR 24 features sensitivity and tuning controls, including gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter, which allows users to spend less time tuning the unit and more time navigating.  The unit also boasts selectable interference rejection, which mitigates the effect of nearby radar transmissions.

The GMR 24 communicates with the Garmin Marine Network through a waterproof 100-megabit per second plug-and-play proprietary network, which affords users the ability to expand their boat’s system as needed.  A Marine Network cable connector kit is also included for customizing installation. 

The recommended retail price for the GMR 24 is £1499.99 including VAT, and comes with a full two year warranty.

For more information please contact:
Garmin (Europe) Ltd
Telephone: 0808 238 0000
Email: sales.europe@g